After a successful run that was highlighted by a MLBB: Southeast Asia Cup title, RSG Philippines is showing no signs of slowing down as it guns for the big things in the horizon – the MPL Philippines Season 10 and a spot to the M4 World Championship.
The defending champion is coming into the tournament with the momentum and confidence after toppling the best teams in the region in MSC, even capping it off with a flawless 4-0 sweep in the grand finals.
“Yung confidence na na-gain namin knowing na natalo kami sa RRQ noon and nag-bounce back kami, napatunayan namin na kaya namin manalo internationally, hindi lang sa Pilipinas,” said roamer Dylan “Light” Catipon.
“Pagbalik namin sa Pilipinas, siguro we have the upperhand. Fortunate 'yun para sa lahat ng players namin,” he added.
Knowing fully well how tough the competition in the MPL PH is, Light also added that he and the rest of RSG don’t want to play complacent especially that the other teams will take them seriously since they have the target on their backs.
“Mas doble preparation kaysa sa (pagiging) champion, kasi lahat ng teams ngayon kami na ang tinitingnan knowing na defending MPL champion kami and MSC champion,” stressed Light.
“10 times ang pressure since champion, maraming nag-eexpect na umangat pa kami at makapagperform sa MPL,” he added.
His midlane partner, Arvie “Aqua” Calderon, echoed the same sentiments saying that RSG still has a lot to offer coming into Season 10.
“Mas magfofocus pa kami kasi hindi pa kami tapos. Marami pa kaming goal. Sobrang laking confidence ng nabigay sa amin ng MSC at kami pa ang nag-champion. Lahat ng pressure kaya na siguro naming sabayan,” said Aqua.
RSG PH opens its MPL Season 10 campaign against Omega Esports in the opener on Aug. 12.